About Us
Welcome to SUM! We are a student organization open to any major that has a passion for art and wants to learn more about museum careers and professional development. Established in January of 2024, our organization aims to inspire and educate students about the world of museums by providing opportunities for museum visits, lectures, and workshops. Partnered with the USC Fisher Museum of Art and USC Pacific Asia Museum, we have a unique connection and opportunity to strengthen the bond between USC Museums and the USC student body.
To learn more about our mission and partnered Museums, click the links below to dive deeper into our stories and their exhibitions.
Daily Trojan Feature
" The world of museums and art can be intimidating, especially in an artistic hub like Los Angeles. The club — Students with USC Museums — hopes to make art more accessible for students, starting right here on campus.
Elise Griffin, a senior majoring in art history as well as business administration, first had the idea for a museum club last semester when her search for local museum internships yielded few results. She continued her search at one of USC’s museums, the Fisher Museum of Art, but still did not find any opportunities... "
USC Museums
USC Museums is guided by a common belief in the power of art to connect us to our deepest humanity and that of others. Our mission is to unite the resources of our museums, campus, and communities, placing art at the core of our collective efforts to address our shared challenges. As such, we embrace our role as conveners who facilitate dynamic art experiences that bridge divides, cultivate connection, and expand perspective.
USC Fisher
Museum of Art
Our mission is to unite the resources of our museums, campus, and communities, placing art at the core of our collective efforts to address our shared challenges. As such, we embrace our role as conveners who facilitate dynamic art experiences that bridge divides, cultivate connection, and expand perspective. Access to the permanent collection through digital records; exhibition and display; academic research and publication; and educational and classroom use are crucial to this mission.
USC Pacific
Asia Museum
Established in 1971, the museum is one of few U.S. institutions dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands, serving the city of Los Angeles and the Greater Southern California region. The museum’s mission is to further intercultural understanding through the arts of Asia and the Pacific Islands.